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Hi peeps,
I was just thinking the other day after reading varies opinions of various MJ sites about our role as MJ-fans in his career. If we look back at the days of Thriller MJ knew his fans (mostly through the huge crowds that followed him in public apperances) but the fans at the time didn't have the close-relationship that I feel MJ has with the current fan base. Those days there weren't fan clubs and not many had access to computers let alone internet.
MJ had the freedom to create what his truly wanted in peace, without pre-judgement. As a result we enjoyed this man's HUGE talent. However as time as passed by, and also due to challenges he has faced in his personal life with trials etc, the role of fans have become more 'significant'. In a way its incredible to see all the fans cheering him on and showing their support during the trial. I honestly don't think that any celebrity today can ever get that level of support. Ultimately its only human for MJ to feel the strong love for his fans, the fact which he has expressed a number of times through his statements.
The ugly side of this however is obvious when you see the reactions to some of MJ projects by some fans. Take T-25 remixes for example, various fans have expressed their dislike/hate of this project prior to their leak. Some of these opinions have been down right disrespectful, not just to MJ and his visions but to other fans.
The self fulfilled prophecies now continue as some of these fans refuse to give the remixes a chance. This is despite that these very fans a few years ago would have given anything to hear something from MJ. Most people didn't think that MJ would have had the strength or stomach frankly to work at all after the trial.
MJ's fans are very important to him and maybe more so than any other artist. For MJ, his fans have shown him so much support and love when he has needed it the most. MJ fans have as a result been tested both by the media and their Star's personal challenges than any other artist. :yes:
Having said this we now know that some projects have been cancelled by MJ because they got 'leaked'. I am referring to the X-factor project here. But lets face it, the first place I hear of any MJ news is the fan-clubs. Its also here that again discussions occurred about this 'X-factor' project. Some fans did what they do best, they dissed the project, promising that they KNEW if MJ did it, it will flop etc etc etc.
So I wonder MJ is very much aware of fan-clubs and has used them to communicate with fans previously. Did he change his mind also because of some of the negative comments from his fans? Maybe not. However I wonder how much of an impact MJ fans will have on his career. Is MJ refusal to allow any information on his project (not even to Sony) an attempt for him to regain the 'peace of mind' he once had during Thriller days? Is he trying to distance himself also from fans pre-judged opinions (and the effect these opinions may have in the larger picture) on his project?
If so I must say that I am glad! What do you think, have we become more of a curse or a blessing to MJ's career.
I was just thinking the other day after reading varies opinions of various MJ sites about our role as MJ-fans in his career. If we look back at the days of Thriller MJ knew his fans (mostly through the huge crowds that followed him in public apperances) but the fans at the time didn't have the close-relationship that I feel MJ has with the current fan base. Those days there weren't fan clubs and not many had access to computers let alone internet.
MJ had the freedom to create what his truly wanted in peace, without pre-judgement. As a result we enjoyed this man's HUGE talent. However as time as passed by, and also due to challenges he has faced in his personal life with trials etc, the role of fans have become more 'significant'. In a way its incredible to see all the fans cheering him on and showing their support during the trial. I honestly don't think that any celebrity today can ever get that level of support. Ultimately its only human for MJ to feel the strong love for his fans, the fact which he has expressed a number of times through his statements.
The ugly side of this however is obvious when you see the reactions to some of MJ projects by some fans. Take T-25 remixes for example, various fans have expressed their dislike/hate of this project prior to their leak. Some of these opinions have been down right disrespectful, not just to MJ and his visions but to other fans.
The self fulfilled prophecies now continue as some of these fans refuse to give the remixes a chance. This is despite that these very fans a few years ago would have given anything to hear something from MJ. Most people didn't think that MJ would have had the strength or stomach frankly to work at all after the trial.
MJ's fans are very important to him and maybe more so than any other artist. For MJ, his fans have shown him so much support and love when he has needed it the most. MJ fans have as a result been tested both by the media and their Star's personal challenges than any other artist. :yes:
Having said this we now know that some projects have been cancelled by MJ because they got 'leaked'. I am referring to the X-factor project here. But lets face it, the first place I hear of any MJ news is the fan-clubs. Its also here that again discussions occurred about this 'X-factor' project. Some fans did what they do best, they dissed the project, promising that they KNEW if MJ did it, it will flop etc etc etc.
So I wonder MJ is very much aware of fan-clubs and has used them to communicate with fans previously. Did he change his mind also because of some of the negative comments from his fans? Maybe not. However I wonder how much of an impact MJ fans will have on his career. Is MJ refusal to allow any information on his project (not even to Sony) an attempt for him to regain the 'peace of mind' he once had during Thriller days? Is he trying to distance himself also from fans pre-judged opinions (and the effect these opinions may have in the larger picture) on his project?
If so I must say that I am glad! What do you think, have we become more of a curse or a blessing to MJ's career.